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BV12 GYH

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,976 mi
Last recorded119,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GYH
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,976 miles

All rear suspension components are covered heavily in wax oil

Fail 21 Jan 2026 119,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension components are covered heavily in wax oil

Fail 16 Oct 2025 119,915 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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BV12 GYH is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 66,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 GYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 GYH registered?

BV12 GYH is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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